Based on the excerpt, why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?

it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military

Based on the excerpt, James Madison believed that federalism is needed in government because it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.

it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power

it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military

which one?

it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military